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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1965
Page
1
A Negro woman perished in a fire that swept a Matthews residence last Saturday. Fire crews battled the blaze, with authorities investigating the cause as neighbors recalled the victim and the sudden tragedy in the quiet community.
Engin Lake schedules altered for exams January 21 22 from 8 00 am to 4 30 pm. Buses run earlier. Lynch hour set for those students at 7 00 am. Elementary students dismissed at 3 30 pm, with shortened afternoon and lunch periods. other periods unchanged.
Colorado County Commission Court in regular session authorized advertisement for bids on a new car and rifle for the sheriff's office various pieces of equipment for four precincts for a county agent fund and for depository cases for county funds.
Local man Joe Konviela operator of a veer near Mnichaws is charged with assault with intent to murder after a New Year’s Day shooting at Matthews Bayou. Colunue County Sheriff officers report a blast at a pickup owned by Toil Balusch. passengers include Mrs Balusch Olis Sefirecive and Jack Smithy. Grand jury will consider the case.
The county sheriff responded to an early morning break in at Meadow's Pied Mill in Columbus. Entry was gained by forcing a warehouse door and only a small amount of change was reported missing.
The Ft Hata Bank will remain closed all day on Tuesday of next week in observance of the birthday anniversary of Robert E Lee.
Directors of the chamber plan the annual banquet with invited members and guests. H. P. Wilcox of the board is named as master of ceremonies for the event, with efforts to involve all committees and volunteers in preparations.
Post office issues revised Star Route times after Southern Pacific halted train mail eastbound service from Hopston to Texas and San Antonio. Mail now dispatched by highway routes with early morning pickups and cutoffs, urging residents to mail early to prevent late-day pileups and ensure sorting.
The Saycees announce a beef stew supper on January 28 at the Radie Late Junior Caymber of CAWnimnne. Tickets are available in advance at the door, with event proceeds aiding local centers and vegetable offerings for the meal.
Colorado County reports 207 traffic accidents in 1964 including 3 fatal events with 3 deaths and 92 personal injury incidents affecting 129 people plus 103 property damages. The report urges continued cooperation and adherence to traffic laws to reduce incidents in 1965.
A fragment mentions a math class planned for Monday and references an experimental term linked to a brain study. Names and clear details are missing, preventing a fuller event summary.
The Colorade County Tax Office will send deputies Ed. Wajovsky and others this week to assess property for 1985 taxes and collect 1864 taxes including poll taxes. They will visit Wasle Lake area over several days, with assignments at various buildings and offices, including the Manthai Building and Brsien's office, to ensure tax payments are made before deadlines.
The Eggle Lake Welding and Machine Company reopens at its new Chesterville Garmitadnatkeload and Highway 904 location on Monday January 18. Owner Herbert AY Leessin, with 23 years in welding repair and farm equipment manufacturing, recently bought the Scott Lease Service property and moved to a modern rigid frame facility featuring a 3790 square foot area.
Former bank employee Lenhart ends a 56 year career at First National Bank. A local notice lists misreadible program details for upcoming shows and events including daily screenings, prices for age groups, and ongoing cinema schedules.
The Montezuma community group will halt its annual meeting at the Community Center on Tuesday night at 700 pm. Members are invited to sign for a supper. ballots were mailed to members for the election of officers and directors. Several nominees and officers are named along with potential constables and ward roles.
An OCR fragment appears to cite Psalm 22:3 with a garbled phrase about drawing away with the wick ed and workers of infinity. The readable portion references divine displeasure and misplaced peace toward neighbors, but the text remains unclear and uncontextualized.
Eagle Lake installs a new billing machine for combined water and sewer statements. City Manager J F Thit discusses costs at council meetings, setting fees at 10 per meeting or at least 20 monthly, matching prior charges. Training and setup occurred at the city plant amid housing project updates.
Simon S. Sinclair is elected the new chairman of the board at First National Bank after a shareholders meeting. Officers named for the year 1965 include Tryon as vice president and Miss Ophielia Tetain as assistant vice president, with Gene Hrowa cashier.
Colorado County Assessor Collector Hey Hajovsky announces the 1368 vehicle license sale starts February 1. Residents may reserve a license number by presenting title and 1961 receipt to the War collector's office in Columbus by February 1. Officials plan to sweep the lists later in February with numerous numeric ranges listed for passenger, commercial, truck, and trailer licenses.
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